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Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Friday, October 12, 2012  A 44-year-old woman will spend 23 years in prison for abusing a 3-year-old girl who died after burns she received as punishment during potty training were not treated.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Spartanburg County deputies say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after abusing the 8-year-old sister of a friend.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A Greer woman has been sent to 50 years in prison after being convicted of child abuse at a daycare center.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Ex-Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky found guilty of 45 counts of child sex abuse

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Felony trial starts for California man charged with assaulting priest he says abused him as child

Monday, September 19, 2011  Denver prosecutors accuse 2 men of running up tab on dead friend's debit card; body was in car.

Monday, March 07, 2011  AP exclusive: Priests accused of sexual abuse live unmonitored in communities across California and throughout other states.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Prosecutors: Man posing as psychologist persuaded moms to sexually abuse kids, send images.